Psalms

To the Chief Musician. “Do not destroy.” A precious Psalm of David. When he fled from the face of Saul into the Cave.

57 Shew me favour, O God, Shew me favour, For in thee hath my soul sought refuge,—And in the shadow of thy wings will I seek refuge Until the storm of ruin pass by.

2 I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God, who accomplisheth on my behalf:

3 He will send out of heaven that he may save me, He who is panting for me hath reproached. [Selah. God will send out his lovingkindness and his faithfulness.

4 My soul is in the midst of lions, I lie down amidst flames,—As for the sons of men Their teeth are spear and arrows, And their tongue is a sharp sword.

5 Be exalted Above the Heavens, O God, Above all the earth thy glory!

6 A net did they fix for my steps, My soul was bowed down,—They digged before me a pit, They fell into the midst thereof! [Selah.

7 Fixed is my heart, O God, Fixed is my heart, I will sing and touch the strings.

8 Awake, mine honour, Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn;

9 I will thank thee among the peoples, O My Lord, I will praise thee in song among the races of men.

10 For great unto the heavens is thy lovingkindness, And unto the skies thy faithfulness.

11 Be exalted Above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!